The Toxic Substances and Hazardous Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990 is also known as which act?

• A. RA 6969
• B. RA 9669
• C. RA 9696
• D. RA 8585

Answer: (A)

This question tests your knowledge of the official title of the Philippine law that regulates toxic substances and hazardous wastes. The act is known as the Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990, which is the statute commonly cited in practice. It creates the regulatory framework to oversee the manufacture, import, use, handling, storage, transport, and disposal of toxic substances and hazardous or nuclear wastes to protect public health and the environment. The act assigns responsibilities and authorities to implement labeling, registration, packaging, and disposal requirements, and it provides penalties for violations. The other listed acts refer to different laws with distinct topics, so they do not match the act in question.